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Tennessee State OL Lachavious Simmons taken in seventh round of NFL Draft by Chicago Bears

TSU head coach Rod Reed and Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason explain the status of TSU linebacker Christion Abercrombie to their players at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Abercrombie was taken to the hospital after suffering a head injury. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Vanderbilt running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn (5) races up the field with a touchdown run past the TSU defense during the third quarter at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

TSU quarterback Demry Croft (7) is tackled for a loss by a Vanderbilt defender during the first quarter at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Vanderbilt quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) drops back in the pocket to throw a pass against TSU during the first quarter at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

TSU wide receiver Steven Newbold (1) tries to shake off Vanderbilt defenders after making a catch in the first quarter at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Vanderbilt running back Khari Blasingame (23) and cornerback Joejuan Williams (8) wave the flags before they take the field for their game against TSU at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

Vanderbilt fans Jill DeGeorge and Shari Lyle dance as they tailgate before the TSU and Vanderbilt game at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

He was the second straight offensive linemen selected by the Bears, following Colorado's Arlington Hambright at pick 226.

Simmons played all over the offensive line for the Tigers, at both tackle spots and at right guard. He projects as a guard at the professional level. He started in all 12 games last season and has been an impact player since redshirting in 2015.